Migraines

Viral Meningitis

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:57:54 -0500

b>What is viral meningitis?Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges the thin lining of tissuecovering the brain and spinal cord caused by an infection ofthe cerebrospinal fluid. Viral meningitis is relatively common,and is usually mild, and though it can occasionally belife-threatening, it should not be confused with the more severebacterial meningitis. It is occasionally referred to as'aseptic' meningitis, and can sometimes go undetected becauseits symptoms can mimic that of the 'flu. Some specific virusesare known to cause viral meningitis: specifically mosquito-borneviruses, common intestinal viruses enteroviruses, andsometimes the herpes simplex virus. The method of transmissiondepends upon the virus responsible, but person-to-person contactand insect transmission are the usual forms. It tends to be morecommon in children under the age of five, though it does occurin adults.What are the symptoms of viral...

Fibromyalgia

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:25:40 -0500

b>What is Fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia FM is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized bywidespread muscle pain, fatigue, and specific tender areas ofsoft tissue. It is often difficult to diagnose, due to the lackof a specific laboratory test, but it is estimated that thereare - million fibromyalgia sufferers in the US alone. Thecauses of FM are still unclear, though recent studies havetheorized that it may arise following a period of trauma,illness, or following a period of environmental or emotionalstress; and there is some speculation on whether there may besome genetic susceptibility. Though there is no known racial orage predisposition to FM, it does seem to originate in patientsbetween the ages of and , and - of cases will befemale. Though little is known about the causes of fibromyalgia , several studies have now shown that patientswho display fibromyalgia have increased levels of theneurotransmitter '...

Men are from Mars women Venus common sense cover the PENIS

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:22:16 -0500

What could be more serious than to be on the receiving end of anSTD. The answer is, millions of people are choosing to ignorethe warning signs of safe sex therefore causing epidemics likethe plague. The plague as I remember go back to the days of Guy Fawkes wherepeople had no help or treatment like we have today in the stcentury. . Ignorance has to be top of the list why this is amajor concern. If you told me that a death sentence came withcasual unprotected sex you would not have to repeat it a secondtime. How many warnings is it going take for people to acceptthe dangers on what it is like to be abused by a STD. You haveno say in the matter when it goes on a path of destruction asi.e. taking you physically and mentallySome STD comes with the death penalty if left untreated. Yearsago the death penalty was imposed upon you; nowadays peopleinflict it on them selves Wear a glove when making love shouldbe your number one priority. VD stands for Venereal disease Inow s...

Neuromuscular Dentistry

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:19:48 -0500

Chronic headaches are a problem for many thousands of Americans,yet the vast majority never fully pinpoints the cause of theirpain. Headaches can be caused by stress, poor posture, how yousleep, how many hours per day you spend looking at a computerscreen, or any number of variables. Often, someone will visit afew doctors and chiropractors before giving up and resigning toa life of chronic headache pain. However, there is usually onestone left to be turned'Neuromuscular Dentistry In simple terms, neuromuscular dentistryworks with your jaw, rather than just the teeth and gums. Byrepositioning your misaligned jaw, a neuromuscular dentist maybe able to relieve headaches, tinnitus ringing in the ears,neck and shoulder pain, and a number of other symptoms relatedto temporomandibular joint syndrome TMJ.TMJ or TMD is a degenerative disease wherein the jaw is notproperly aligned. Symptoms arise from the body's constantstruggle to force the jaw into a position that is neit...

All Natural Ways on How to Get Rid of your Headache by Dr. Melissa Yee

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:19:47 -0500

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Side Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Products

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:13:37 -0500

Currently, there are no known side effects for most hyaluronicacid products including pills, serums, creams and liquids.However, there are some side effects associated with knee andfacial injections.Some of the less common side effects for knee injections ofhyaluronic acid include: blue color or flushing or redness ofskin, cough, difficulty in swallowing, dizziness or feelingfaint, fever, redness or pain at place of injection, skin rash,hives, andor itching, stuffy nose, swelling of eyelids, face,or lips, as well as tightness in chest, troubled breathing,andor wheezing.Some of the more common side effects for knee injections ofhyaluronic acid include: diarrhea, headache, itching of theskin, large blue or purplish patches in the skin, loss ofappetite; nausea andor vomiting, stomach pain and swelling ofthe knee.Facial injections of hyaluronic acid gel to combat aging do notpose an allergy risk for patients. However, hyaluronic acid geldoes not contain lidocaine, an a...

Oral Diabetic Medications That May or May Not Cause Hypoglycemia

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:51:49 -0500

Oral diabetic medications that can cause low blood sugar orhypoglycemiaThe following sulfonylurea medications for diabetes can causehypoglycemia or low blood sugar as a side effect. Glipizide Glucotrol Glyburide such as DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase Glimepiride Amaryl Repaglinide Prandin and nateglinide Starlix are notsulfonylurea medications. However, they work in the same way andcan also cause low blood sugar as a side effect.You are unlikely to develop hypoglycemia or low blood sugarlevels if you are taking: Metformin Glucophage Acarbose Precose Rosiglitazone Avandia Pioglitazone Actos Signs of Hypoglycemia:Cold sweat, faintness, dizzinessHeadachePounding of heart, trembling, nervousnessblurred visionHungerIrritabilityPersonality ChangeNot able to awaken It is important to know if you oral diabetic medication has theside effect of low blood sugar because if you are going out ordriving, you should test your blood sugar...

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar), Diabetes Testing and Driving

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:35:00 -0500

Because hypoglycemia can effect your driving performance evenmodestly low blood sugar can do this, if you are at all proneto hypoglycemia, I personally would strongly recommend you checkout your blood sugar level each time you are about to drive. Prior to you putting the key in the ignition, test your bloodsugar. There are some great glucometers out there, like theAccu-Check Compact with the Accu-Check Multi-clix lancet pen. The Accu-Check Compact has a strip drum inside so you don'thave to take any extra strips with you. The Accu-CheckMulti-clix lancet pen has a drum that automatically holds lancets within the pen to use quickly and easily. Again, youwon't have to bring any lancets separately with you. If yourblood sugar is low, treat yourself to some juice or hard candyand don't drive until your blood sugar is back to normal.Usually mgdl and higher you should feel better. Then try andeat a small meal, like a low fat cheese andor turkey sandwich. Usually in ...

Treat sinusitis with horseradish mixture

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:54:12 -0500

Question : My -year-old son's nose is quite sensitivenowadays, especially after a game of basketball. He sneezesquite a lot after that. Is he likely to get sinusitis? Answer : Sinusitis is characterised by inflammation of accessorynasal sinuses, blocked sinus drainage due to congestion andmuco- sal oedema that is prone bacterial infection. Symptoms ofsinusitis include; headache, earache, toothache, facial pain,tenderness over the forehead and cheekbones, and occasionally ahigh fever. The nose may be blocked on the affected side causingthe patient to breathe through the mouth. Thick mucus may drainfrom the nostril. Other than the symptom mentioned, does heexperience any of these? Horseradish contains volatile oils that function as a nasal andbronchial dilator to clear stuffy noses or sinuses while theanti- microbial properties of garlic prevents and treatsinfections as well as enhances antibody production. Horseradishand garlic combine well with fenugreek, marshmallow ...

Probiotics for constipation

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:26:41 -0500

Question : My sister, , has had difficulty moving her bowelssince childhood. She usually does so once a week. The excreta islarge and hard, resulting in pain. She takes fruit andvegetables daily. Answer : Constipation is characterised by difficulty in passingstool or an absence of the urge to eliminate. In general, if thebowel movement is less than three times in a week or the bowelmovement is regular but the stool is hard or difficult to pass,it is defined as constipation. Symptoms include bloating, loss of appetite, mild nausea,indigestion, headache, coated tongue, tiredness and bad breath.Chronic constipation can affect one's health as waste remains inthe intestines for excessive periods, causing toxins to beabsorbed by the body. Constipation is the common ailment that happens in all agegroups. The underlying causes include lack of dietary fibre,high intake of refined carbohydrate, inadequate fluid intake,sedentary lifestyle and the unnecessary usage of laxatives....

The Dreadful Migraine

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:44:10 -0500

A migraine is a throbbing or pulsating headache that is oftenone sided unilateral and associated with nausea; vomiting;sensitivity to light, sound, smells; sleep disruption, anddepression. Attacks are often recurrent and tend to become lesssevere as the migraine sufferer ages. Types Migraines are classified according to the symptoms they produce.The two most common types are migraine with aura and migrainewithout aura. Less common types include the following: Basilarartery migraine, Carotidynia, Headache-free migraine,Ophthalmoplegic migraine, Status migraine.Some women experience migraine headaches just prior to or duringmenstruation. These headaches, which are called menstrualmigraines, may be related to hormonal changes and often do notoccur during pregnancy. Other women develop migraines for thefirst time during pregnancy or after menopause. Incidence and Prevalence Migraines afflict about million people in the United States.They may occur at any age, but us...

Home Remedies part 2

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:22 -0500

Migrane Relief by Dr. Melissa Yee

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:30:39 -0500

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Orienting Ourselves with Pantothenic Acid

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:25:56 -0500

Vitamin B, also known as pantothenic acid is useful to the bodythrough many ways. It is a member of the nutritionally elitegroup of eight vitamins collectively known as the Vitamin Bcomplex. This powerful group of vitamins plays a big role nearlyin almost every major body system and process. The Vitamin Bcomplex serves to keep both body and mind functioning and to beperpetually in good health. Vitamin B like all of the vitamins that make up the B complexis essential to the body's ability to use the food that it takesin as fuel for it to able to perform the various tasks that ithas lined-up every single day, great and small. It works in theregular maintenance and repair of all bodily tissues from thecellular level up. This makes it an essential part of the body'sefforts to fight the physical damage that excessive stress cancause us to have. Vitamin B serves many important functions in the nervous systemespecially in terms of nerve function and health. Among thecontri...

The Dark Side Of Melatonin - Does Melatonin Worsen Sleep?

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:53:42 -0500

p>Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. It issecreted when the eyes begin to perceive darkness so people havedirectly linked it with sleep... BUT, melatonin is one of the drugs actually, it's a foodsupplement that the smart doctors NEVER recommend... Let me tell you why: Melatonin was discovered to whiten the skin of frogs. Thattriggered a negative signal and even more shocking proofappeared afterwards: In small animals, melatonin can make the gonads atrophyrendering them unable to reproduce. There IS evidence that melatonin interferes with sexualfunctions in human body as well, so it's probably pretty riskyfor and fertility and procreation... In some mammals, melatonin also whitens the fur maybe a sign ofaging? andor promotes obesity... None of this seems like agood thing to me... Also, in a recent test, melatonin was administered to peoplesuffering from depression... The effects? Depression got WORST and was accompanied by loss of sleep, loss...

Is your child naughty, or is it somethiing they ate?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:08:11 -0500

Is your child naughty, or is it something they ate?Children with severe ADHD Attention Deficit HyperactiveDisorder and many with lesser concentration problems can reactto 'food triggers'. They have the potential to show a distinctimprovement in mood and mind when the offending foods areremoved from their diet. When food is considered to be the'trigger' it is necessary that the food or food group iseliminated for a period of time, to truly establish it'sreactive potential. Foods and additives should always beconsidered when working with behavioural issues, beforeprogressing to a more investigative programme i.e. clinicaltesting.Sugar can be a huge trigger with children, as it disturbs theirdelicate blood sugar balance. All children have a preference forsweet foods, but sucrose or refined sugar can create extremehighs and lows, which can then further impact on mental function.Although the general perception is that the major food offendersare more likely to be the refi...

Headaches

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:10:16 -0500

Headaches Tips To Help Relieve The Pain Tension Headaches.About of all headaches are classified as muscle contraction,more commonly known as 'tension headaches'. These are theheadaches most of us blame on work, bills and arguments. Thepain is typically all over the head. You may feel a dull ache orsense of tightness, and it mostly feels like a tight steel bandis wrapped around your head. Not everyone under stress getsheadaches, but millions of people get them time and time again.For them headaches are a cronic problem. Migraines.Migraines have an even uglier reputation than tension headaches.Migraines are part of the vascular headache family and mostoften strike women. About of migraine sufferes arefemale.Migraines can be crippling, so much so that migrainesufferers lose millions of workdays each year. Usually migraines bring severe, throbbing pain to either oneside, or both sides of the head. This is often accompanied bynausea, vomiting and dizziness. It can...

Discover Which Minerals You Need to Neutralize Your body's Acids

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:22:03 -0500

Every part of you is made from minerals - your bones, cellstructure, lymph liquid, arteries, organs, tissue, muscle, hair,and so on. You cannot live without minerals. Your body does notproduce minerals. Where do you get your minerals? You get them from vegetables andfruits and good supplements. Since only of the people eatenough fruits and vegetable, the rest of you are deficient inminerals.If we eat enough vegetables and fruits, why do we haveto take a mineral supplement?Long time ago when the soil was rich in minerals, vegetable andfruits were jammed pack with minerals. Fruits and vegetableswere not picked early, frozen, waxed, radiated, or stored inargon gas. Those who ate these vegetables and fruits obtained anadequate supply of minerals and seldom has a deficiency.Today the opposite is true. You and I cannot get enough mineralsfrom eating fruits and vegetables. Now we eat more cookedvegetables, more vegetables in packages, fruits and vegetablesthat are waxed, ...

To You Health

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:40:10 -0500

Body temperature is raised by environmental conditions andexercising muscle. Cooling is accomplished primarily by theevaporation of sweat. The most important barrier againsteffective cooling is humidity. Humidity is not your friend Therate of sweating is higher in humid conditions but the coolingis less. The reason is that because the air is already verysaturated with water, sweat can't evaporate. Sweat that beads upand rolls off doesn't function in the cooling process. However,this "futile sweat" does deplete the body of vital water andsalt. As dehydration progresses cooling becomes more difficult.Performance drops and heat injury becomes a real threat. Deaths have occurred when the air temperature was less than degrees F degrees C but the relative humidity was above . There are three stages to heat illness; heat cramps, heatexhaustion, and heat stroke -- listed in order of increasingseverity. Often the border between them is blurred into acontinuous spectru...

Sex and the Cialis

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:56:26 -0500

I>The moment was demanding, her looks inviting, and theforeplay electrifying but when the time came to ignite, thespark was missing. Sex, the word itself is enough to quicken pulse and increaseblood circulation. It is an incredible experience, fantabulousstress reliever; a good sex provides immense satisfaction,increases intimacy, creates an unending bond. But for many goodsex, frequent sex and satisfying sex remains an elusive daydream.Gratifying sex remains a familiar problem for most men aroundthe world and erectile dysfunction is the most widespread causeto blame for failure in bed. In most cases this remains atemporary problem, but in some cases it's an ongoing problem andends up hurting a man's self esteem and breaking hisrelationship with his partner.The problem becomes more vulnerable with age, its familiar inpeople aged above forty. Nearly of men face thisembarrassing situation at some point in life but it becomes aserious issue if it is rampant.ED is...

Oral Chelation - Is it Better than Intravenous Chelation?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:01:13 -0500

Intravenous Chelation was the most common practice until a fewyears back; however, with the introduction of oral chelation itbecame the preferred choice of most patients and doctors. Therewere a number of contributing factors to this shift of choice,the prime aspect being the cost factor. Though intravenouschelation would not cost you a fortune, still the cost will beway above the price of Oral Chelation. This initiated the use oforal chelation among the customers who were using intravenouschelation. Once they started using it on a regular basis theother benefits of oral chelation became more evident.Mercury Chelation One of the major advantages of Oral chelationis its capability to chelate Mercury from the body. EDTAEthylene Diamine Tetra Acetic acid injected in intravenouschelation cannot bond with Mercury but the organic substancesused in oral chelation agents bonds successfully with mercuryand eliminate them from the body.Oral Chelation ' a painless process Oral c...

Coffee

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:41:31 -0500

With all the hype about antioxidants in recent years--exoticfruits boasting the more antioxidants that you need in a yearand thousands of other antioxidant drinks, pills andsupplements--I was shocked to come across the following study'sconclusion..."Coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S.Diet--not because it is especially high in antioxidants, butbecause Americans drink so much of it."Yikes.Joe Vinson, Ph.D., and the University of Scranton in Scranton,Pa. announced the findings of their study at the end of Augustto the public... the public meaning MSN, MSNBC, WSJ Online andany other news source that will take the story most likely allof them--coffee is always a hot topic.Coffee, to me, follows the same lines of any non-prescription orprescription medication. You take it as a quick fix to eliminatesome ailment and don't worry nor care about the other effectsthe drug may have on the rest of your body. Give me the Vioxxnow, I'll worry about the imp...

IS MAGNETIC THERAPY BENEFICIAL IN MAINTAINING HEALTH?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:28:04 -0500

INTRODUCTION Magnetic therapy is now being considered as apromising treatment for a wide range of medical ailments. Thesuccesses of these magnet treatments may at first glance seemimpressive, but there is a need for this form of treatment to becarefully evaluated and documented, before any prior approval oruniversal acceptance can be given. The purpose of this presentpaper is to evaluate some of the important current conceptsunderlying the use of magnetic therapy through the use ofpertinent questions on the subject which are answered below.What is magnetic therapy? Magnetic therapy is considered a safe,non-invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body fortherapeutic purposes. It may help to speed the healing processand improve quality of sleep without any adverse side effects.Whether used independently or as an adjunct to any currenttreatment, magnet therapy may be effective for natural painrelief due to musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions.When was...

How to Choose the Correct Chiropractic Billing Software

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:02:50 -0500

One important step in finding the perfect chiropractic billingsoftware program to fit your needs is to take a look at yourexisting computer equipment. With system needs changing on avirtually daily basis, it is necessary that the software programyou choose be compatible with your hardware. You also have theoption of upgrading your system if it is not currentlycompatible with the software option you choose. Giving a rough estimate, there are approximately differentvendors that deal in chiropractic billing software. Prices canrange from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.While cost is certainly a consideration, assuring that you getthe best quality software to meet your needs should be theprimary consideration. Many new chiropractors, freshout-of-school may decide to go with a discount software solutionin order to save costs. Experts in the field suggest thatskimping on costs in the beginning can cause a huge headache inthe future. It is often a lot o...

Caffeine - Any Benefit Aside From The Buzz

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:40:50 -0500

Waking up at am is rough, but considering I have two childrenand being that I sometimes start my work schedule at am, itshould be no surprise that an occasional 'early-EARLY' rise canand will occur. Nevertheless, I count down the minutes until myhelpful alarm clock rings out a futile warning. No'this articleis not about insomnia'it is about caffeine, something I will nodoubt be indulging in today.You mention the word caffeine and it rings out like adesperado's cry for drugs. And let's face it, if you have anykind of colorful past, the boast of a 'need' for caffeine isyour best way of saying you are still a bit wild. This taboosurrounding caffeine has its reasons, especially since it isreinforced by a few drawbacks. First off, it is a diuretic! Thatmeans you could shrivel to a waterless desert, if you do notreplenish for water loss. Most experts advise two cups of waterto one cup of coffee. Another drawback - like anything used with reckless abandon, itcan become an a...